Leonora_Rrahmani This programme is a very good opportunity for each official working in state institutions who would like to have a rich background and to increase knowledge in different fields, do not leave the opportunity to escape.

Leonora Rrahmani

City of Origin: Prishtina Host Country: Austria
Home Institution: Prime Minister's Office Host Institution: Federal Chancellery
Work Experience:
  • Senior Officer in Desk for Legislation Affairs Prime
Minister’s Office August 2009 – Still Active
  • Responsible Officer for Coordination of the European Integration process for Office of Prime Minister, Coordination Secretariat of the Government, Prime Minister’s Office August 2009 – Still Active
  • Officer in Desk for Legislation Affairs Prime
Minister’s Office December 2008 - July 2009
Education: BA in Political Science, University of Prishtina, 2005 2008

Marijana_Juras The EFB Fellowship programme has been extremely beneficial for me and my institution in more ways than one and I hope that more Croatian civil servants can take part in it in the future.

Marijana Juras

City of Origin: Zagreb Host Country: Austria
Home Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Host Institution: Austrian Foreign Ministry
Work Experience:
  • Secretariat of the Negotiating Team (2008 – present)
  • Department for Information about the European Integration (20042008)
Education:
  • Professional Diplomatic Studies, MFAEI, Croatia (2006 – 2007)
  • MA in Contemporary European Studies, University of Sussex, United Kingdom (2005 – 2006)
  • BA in Sociology and English Language and Literature, University of Split, Faculty of Zadar, Croatia (1998 – 2003)

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Ana Ivanovic

City of Origin: Belgrade Host Country: Austria
Home Institution: Ministry of Finance Host Institution: Ministry of Finance
Work Experience:
  • Secretariat for European Integration, Government of Montenegro
  • Ministry of Finance, Government of Montenegro
Education:
  • Faculty of Law, University of Montenegro
  • Postgraduate studies on Euro Atlantic integration, Faculty of Political Science, University of Montenegro

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Dragisa Dragnic

City of Origin: Podgorica Host Country: Germany
Home Institution: Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency Host Institution: German Investment Development Agency DEG
Work Experience:
  • Head of Investor Support Department, Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency (2007-present)
  • Project manager, Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency (2005-2007)
Education:
  • Master of International Economics, Finance and Business (MBA). Twoyear executive programme, (passed all exams, waiting to defend my thesis )
  • Bachelor Degree in Economics

Erlis_Themeli A unique experience, leading into European political and economical integration, and Balkan friendship.

Erlis Themeli

City of Origin: Tirana Host Country: Germany
Home Institution: High Council of Justice Host Institution: Court of Justice
Work Experience:
  • High Council of Justice, Tirana, Albania, January 2008 – Present
  • Kalo & Associates Law Firm, Tirana, Albania, June 2005 – December 2007
  • Tirana Municipality, July 2004 – September 2004
Education: University of Tirana, Faculty of Law, 2002 – 2006

Ivana_Ivkov The best experience in my life.

Ivana Ivkov

City of Origin: Belgrade Host Country: Italy
Home Institution: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Host Institution: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Work Experience:
  • Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia, Department for Analytic and Agrarian Policy, 2008 – present
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, 2007 – 2008
  • Researcher for economic analyses in agriculture, Institute for Science Application in Agriculture, 2006 – 2007
Education: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, 1999 – 2005

Ivana_Vukasinovic Great experience, program fulfilled with lots of activities, but worth the effort and time spent with great people!

Ivana Vukasinovic

City of Origin: Belgrade Host Country: Italy
Home Institution: European Integration Office Host Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work Experience:
  • Junior Adviser, Serbian European Integration Office, 03/2008 present
  • Valiant, Project Consultancy Agency, 03/2006 – 02/2008
Education: BA in Political Science, International Relations, Belgrade University

Marija_Marinkovic I can only recommend this programme to everyone as it is a once in a life time opportunity and unique experience that I have enjoyed the most!

Marija Marinkovic

City of Origin: Belgrade Host Country: Italy
Home Institution: Ministry of Finance Host Institution: Ministry of Economic Development
Work Experience:
  • Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Sector for EU Funds and Development Assistance (in charge for Coordination of Instrument for preaccession assistance, IPA)
  • Financial Assistant, Forum ZFD Regional Office
  • Project Assistant, Pax Christi Belgrade Regional Office
Education:
  • Master of Arts – European Public Affairs, University of Maastricht/ EIPA
  • Bachelor of Humanities and Arts in European Studies, Cyprus College, Nicosia

Milisav_Raspopovic The seminars helped me to get to know the fellows that shared my life for three months. I especially cherish the possibility to present ourselves with our life stories that are not connected with our professional life. Only then I became aware that I have a life outside my office and that the other people life stories can inspire you and starting to feel like a part of a team.

Milisav Raspopovic

City of Origin: Podgorica Host Country: Italy
Home Institution: Ministry for European Integration Host Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work Experience:
  • Ministry for European Integration, since 2006
  • TAIEX National Coordinator for Montenegro, since 2008
Education:
  • Master of Arts, International Economics, University of Montenegro, MNE.
  • Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, International Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts, International Economics, Central Washington University, U.S.

Nenad_Vladic It was a great and unique experience.

Nenad Vladic

City of Origin: Belgrade Host Country: Italy
Home Institution: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Host Institution: Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance
Work Experience:
  • Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Directorate, Head of Law Drafting and Expert Operation Department
  • Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Policy, Occupational Safety and Health Directorate, Head of Study and Analytical Affairs Group
  • Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Policy, Labour Inspection Department, Labour Inspector
Education: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.ME), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Dejan_Radic The Fellowship Programme was a unique experience that changed my life. It gave a completely new, different and very exciting dimension to my career perspectives!

Dejan Radic

City of Origin: Banja Luka Host Country: Netherlands
Home Institution: Indirect Taxation Authority Host Institution: Tax and Customs Administration
Work Experience:
  • Advisor, Indirect Taxation Authority, January 2010 - present
  • Senior Associate, Indirect Taxation Authority, June 2005 - December 2009
  • PR Manager, Tax Administration of Republic of Srpska, August 2004 - May 2005
Education:
  • MA in Management, University of the West of England, 2007-2009
  • BSc in Economy, University of Banja Luka, 1997-2003

Kalterina_Shulla This program was a great opportunity for me which made it possible to start working independently, considering even my home institution as a partner.

Kalterina Shulla

City of Origin: Tirana Host Country: Netherlands
Home Institution: Advisor, Department for Cooperation with International Missions in Kosovo, Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija Host Institution: Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment
Work Experience:
  • Advisor, Indirect Taxation Authority, January 2010 - present
  • Senior Associate, Indirect Taxation Authority, June 2005 - December 2009
  • PR Manager, Tax Administration of Republic of Srpska, August 2004 - May 2005
Education:
  • MA in Management, University of the West of England, 2007-2009
  • BSc in Economy, University of Banja Luka, 19972003

Dalibor_Dvorny This is a great programme for civil servants and I have enjoyed it so much!

Dalibor Dvorny

City of Origin: Zagreb Host Country: Portugal
Home Institution: Central Office for Development Strategy and Coordination of EU Funds Host Institution: Proconvergencia Acores, Angra do Heroismo
Work Experience:
  • Head of Section, Central Office for Development Strategy and Coordination of EU Funds (CODEF)
  • Expert Assistant, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
Education:
  • MA in Advanced European and International Studies, Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales (IEHEI), Nice/Berlin/Rome
  • BA in German and French language and literature, University of Zadar, Croatia

Mate_Gjorgjievski Absolutely superb and truly unique programme!

Mate Gjorgjievski

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Portugal
Home Institution: Secretariat for European Affairs Host Institution: Ministry for Environment, Spatial Planning and Regional Development
Work Experience:
  • Civil servant, Secretariat for European Affairs, Government of the Republic of Macedonia,September 2004 - present
  • Legal consultant and Project manager, Civil organization OXO, Skopje, September 2003 - September 2004
  • Junior associate, Faculty of Law, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, January 2003 - September 2004
Education:
  • MA in European Policies and Institutions, University of Bologna, Italy, January 2005 - December 2005
  • BA in Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, October 1998 - May 2003
 

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During my professional career I have attended many programs, and traveled from the land of sunrise to the land of sunset. I can say that so far, the Fellowship Programme organized by EFB is the best Programme that I have attended to in any criteria. I will surely recommend this Programme to any civil servant who is, wants, or plans to be a leader. This Programme has changed me to better, and will improve anyone who will attend it.

Igor Kuzevski

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Slovenia
Home Institution: Civil Servants Agency Host Institution: Ministry of Public Administration
Work Experience:
  • Current position: Head of Unit for Human Resources Management in Civil Servants Agency
  • 2005 – 2009: Head of Unit for Human Resources Management in General Secretariat of the Government of Republic of Macedonia
  • 1999 – 2005: Human Resources Management Advisor in Ministry of Defense
Education:
  • Training on Human Resources Management;
  • Bar Exam – Ministry of Justice;
  • Bachelor of Law, “Ss.Cyril and Methodius” University – Skopje, (1994 – 1998)

Elena_Georgievska This Fellowship Programme is once-in-a-lifetime most enjoyable learning experience and most wonderful professional engagement in my career.

Elena Georgievska

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Slovenia
Home Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Host Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work Experience:
  • Directorate for European Union, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2008 and current
  • Directorate for Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2007 - 2008
  • Sector for Strategy, Planning and Supervision, General Secretariat of the Government, 2005 - 2007
Education:
  • Masters of Science in European Union Business and Law, Aarhus School of Business, Denmark, 2003-2005
  • Masters of Science in International Economic Relations, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 2004-2005
  • B.S. in Business and Administration, Faculty of Economics, Skopje, 2001

Joze_Jovanovski I am proud member of the EFB Family! Join us to become even bigger!

Joze Jovanovski

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Slovenia
Home Institution: Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning Host Institution: Government Office for Local Self Government and Regional Policy
Work Experience:
  • Advisor for Technical Implementation of IPA Funds, Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, 08/2006 – present;
  • Teaching Assistant at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Civil Engineering Faculty Skopje, Chair for Water Supply, Sewerage and Irrigation, 10/2007 – present;
  • Junior Technical Expert on Waste Management and Water Quality, National Environmental Approximation Strategy implemented by Sofreco/CarlBro, an EU Funded Project, 06/2006 - 06/2007
Education:
  • M.Sc. Civil Engineer in Hydrotechnology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, 10/2008 –present;
  • Graduate Environmental Protection Engineer, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, 10/2000 – 12/2005

Vesna_Paunkoska The Fellowship Programme provides as much “air” as you are ready to “breathe”.

Vesna Paunkoska

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Slovenia
Home Institution: Directorate for Personal Data Protection Host Institution: Information Commissioner
Work Experience:
  • Legal Advisor, Directorate for Personal Data Protection, 01 August 2006 present
  • Junior Associate, Polenak Law Office, 04 October 2005 – 31 July 2006
  • Intern, Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia, 01 December 2003 - 31 December 2004
Education:
  • Doctoral studies, Commercial Law, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus”, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 2009-present
  • Master of Science (MSc), Commercial Law, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus”, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 2006-2009
  • Bachelor of Law, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus”, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 2001 – 2005

Zoran_Dodevski Great experience, it offers opportunities to: - learn from experienced and proven international lecturers; - communicate with EU officials; - learn and work in specific institution in certain EU country, by own choice; - meet new people, interact, create personal and professional relationships and networks - really explore different countries and cultures throughout Europe.

Zoran Dodevski

City of Origin: Skopje Host Country: Slovenia
Home Institution: Ministry of Interior Host Institution: Ministry of Interior
Work Experience:
  • Ministry of Interior of Republic of Macedonia Senior legal advisor – July 2006 - Present
  • ProCredit Bank Legal (Lawyer), February 2005 - April 2005
  • Ministry of defence of Republic of Macedonia Expert associate (Analyst), February 2003 - December 2004
Education: BA of Law, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, 1998 - 2004.
 
• Directorate for European Union, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2008 and current • Directorate for Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 20072008 • Sector for Strategy, Planning and Supervision, General Secretariat of the Government, 20052007